Rivers Bend Group Campground
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area — lakeside
Location: Blairstown, NJ, NJ
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Rivers Bend Group Campground is located on Old Mine Road on the New Jersey side of the park. Its close proximity to the Big Flatbrook Creek and the Delaware River allows campers to enjoy the peacefulness of nature with easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities. There are five campsites that include afire ring, picnic table, bear proof trash containers, and food lockers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rivers-bend-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Secluded group campground with five sites featuring fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof food lockers on Old Mine Road near Big Flatbrook Creek and the Delaware River. Campers praise the spacious, well-maintained facilities suitable for large groups of 5-15 people per site.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Red-tailed Hawk, Black-billed Cuckoo, Eastern Hognose Snake, and Eastern Fence Lizard present within 8km
Insider tips for Rivers Bend Group Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 5 sites Bring extra water; hand-pumping the well water is labor-intensive If in campsite 3, there is a nice alcove for setting up tents Can accommodate large groups up to 30 people across multiple sites
Skip Rivers Bend Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites; only self-contained RVs suitable. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You want easy water access — manual hand-pumping required.
Best time to visit Rivers Bend Group Campground: May-October — Official operating season for Rivers Bend Group Campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Alosa Campsites (Bushkill, PA), Valley View Group Campground (Bushkill, PA), Camp Gateway - Staten Island (Staten Island, NY), Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (Brooklyn, NY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rivers Bend Group Campground
Cell signal at Rivers Bend Group Campground (Blairstown, NJ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Rivers Bend Group Campground is located on Old Mine Road on the New Jersey side of the park. Its close proximity to the Big Flatbrook Creek and the Delaware River allows campers to enjoy the peacefulness of nature with easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities. There are five campsites that include afire ring, picnic table, bear proof trash containers, and food lockers.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 5 sites
Bring extra water; hand-pumping the well water is labor-intensive
If in campsite 3, there is a nice alcove for setting up tents
Can accommodate large groups up to 30 people across multiple sites
Official operating season for Rivers Bend Group Campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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